In this episode of Roots & Reckonings, we examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda through the lens of its deep colonial roots and devastating consequences. The story begins in the late 19th century, when German and later Belgian colonial rule hardened once-fluid social identities into rigid ethnic categories, sowing seeds of division that would erupt decades later. On April 7, 1994, after the assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana, extremist forces launched a 1...
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In this episode of Roots & Reckonings, we examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda through the lens of its deep colonial roots and devastating consequences. The story begins in the late 19th century, when German and later Belgian colonial rule hardened once-fluid social identities into rigid ethnic categories, sowing seeds of division that would erupt decades later. On April 7, 1994, after the assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana, extremist forces launched a 1...
In this episode of Roots & Reckonings, we explore the brutal reign of Idi Amin, Uganda’s infamous dictator. We explore is childhood and his reign of terror from 1971 to 1979. From his rise through the military ranks to his descent into paranoia and mass murder, we uncover how Amin’s regime unleashed terror, economic collapse, and ethnic persecution. We also examine the myths, the atrocities, and the legacy he left behind. His connection to and overall connection between himself, Uganda, a...
Roots & Reckonings
In this episode of Roots & Reckonings, we examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda through the lens of its deep colonial roots and devastating consequences. The story begins in the late 19th century, when German and later Belgian colonial rule hardened once-fluid social identities into rigid ethnic categories, sowing seeds of division that would erupt decades later. On April 7, 1994, after the assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana, extremist forces launched a 1...
